The VB was late again, so this seems to be a new pattern, and again, the official published date shown of this VB is the Ninth. So this exact pattern has been the case for four months running – late VB, normal official release date.
Region | All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately | |
---|---|---|
AFRICA | 25,000 | Except: Egypt 16,000 |
ASIA | 12,000 | Except: Iran 6,500 Nepal 7,575 |
EUROPE | 14,000 | |
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) | 8 | |
OCEANIA | 1,350 | |
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN | 1,150 |
Those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2 weeks from now. This is the same every month. VB from the 8th to the 15th of each month, and 2NLs in the second half of the month. For the last few months there have been 2NLs sent in two main batches, some early (around the 15th to 20th) and then some in the later part of the month. I would expect the 2NLs to have all been sent by the end of this month. The end of the month really means THE END OF THE MONTH. Please don’t waste my time later this month asking about 2NLs. Please. They can be sent right up until the last day of the month.
To those new to looking at VBs, let me explain what the “except” XXX country means – and you can also read this post on how to read the visa bulletin.
Processing is spread out over the full year. You can see the progress of the two previous years in this post about basic questions. However, some countries have a high number of selectees and those selectees are concentrated in the lower case numbers. For various reasons, mainly to do with embassy capacity, KCC slow down certain countries as compared to the region. So – in Africa, any case with a case number shown as under the new number can be interviewed but for cases from Egypt, that number is lower. That isn’t a big problem, it just “slows down” those countries a little more than the rest of the region. Since selectees from those countries all have lower case numbers, this slowing down does not present any risk. It does not (at this point) mean they won’t allow all selectees an interview from those countries.
To understand why some countries get lower case numbers, read this article about the lottery draw process.
December 18, 2019 at 19:31
Don’t you think the number 1150 for SA for february is low? considering past months
December 18, 2019 at 21:07
It’s not bad.
December 19, 2019 at 00:00
Exacto, viendo años anteriores las cifras dadas son semejantes, si mal no recuerdo rondaban entre 75 y 125, no más.
Simons cree que al 1700 este año llegue?
December 19, 2019 at 17:40
Claro.
Post in English please.
December 19, 2019 at 17:44
Luis how are you ..where are you from?
December 19, 2019 at 18:01
I was actually talking about the increase from january to february, not according to other years. Simon made a video (i know its just a prediction) but february was supposed to be around 1550, and with the numbers KCC published now i see it very far away to go current, but i’m still positive though
December 18, 2019 at 21:47
Gustavo where are you from? We got s whatsapp group of SA
December 18, 2019 at 23:06
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December 18, 2019 at 23:12
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December 19, 2019 at 12:50
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December 18, 2019 at 23:11
Thanks for the update Brit..
What if your number is current but you haven’t received the 2NL!
Dawn you just go ahead and send documents to Kcc?
December 18, 2019 at 23:53
Contact KCC
December 18, 2019 at 19:31
Thank you for the update , Brit . I think the number are okey , especially for AF . Some might have expected higher than that , but it maybe slow down because the KCC needed to add those who have lower case number and sent their documents late .
December 18, 2019 at 21:08
Yes – I had commented about that in a recent video.
December 19, 2019 at 06:49
Yes , I watched the video?
December 18, 2019 at 19:38
Wow, huge jump in numbers.
December 18, 2019 at 19:43
Is there a hope for Egypt to become “Current” like last year?
December 18, 2019 at 21:08
I cannot say with certainty – so wait and see.
December 18, 2019 at 19:44
Hi Brit.want to specially thank you for this blog.thank you for helping many thru this wonderful intiative free of charge.im one the follower of this blog and a dv winner 2019.thru this blog things went easier for me just by following ur advice,read the experience of other and pay attention to your instruction.Nobody help me and i didnt consult anyone against payment.Today im in usa with my wife and the 2 kids.Thanks for a million Brit and God mightily bless and continue to promote you.
December 18, 2019 at 21:09
Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck to you. It will be tough, I am sure, but your kids will reap the benefits.
December 18, 2019 at 19:45
Hi brit
So, based on february vb, when do you expect the case number AF 40*** to be scheduled for an interview?
December 18, 2019 at 21:10
Please look at the numbers for yourself and apply some simple logic.
December 18, 2019 at 21:57
Sara,probably may 2020
December 19, 2019 at 16:31
Sara are an ETH Contact me by [email protected] case almost same?
December 18, 2019 at 19:50
Sir, greeting,
In the light of the current VB, what you expect for the high CN of Egypt?
Respectfully,
December 18, 2019 at 21:10
I don’t know.
December 18, 2019 at 21:02
Hi Sir!
With this progress for Europe what do you think about cases 50k and above?Do they still have a chance?
December 18, 2019 at 21:15
We will have to wait and see.
December 18, 2019 at 21:21
Thank you for the update Brit. This is a great help for us. The numbers are actually not bad. From my own statistics I think my interview should be in the next few months. My case number is lower that AF 38****
December 18, 2019 at 21:22
what do you think of EUROPE’s performance?
December 19, 2019 at 00:27
I don’t focus on one particular months VB
December 18, 2019 at 21:27
I was expecting Europe like this,not a big jump.
Anyways my Cn nr is below 14k so hopefully the 2nl will be sent by the end of the month.
Africa looks like in September will reach 100k lol.
Thank you for your amazing work Britt!
December 19, 2019 at 00:52
Hello Simon. Based on February vb, when do you expect AF22?
December 19, 2019 at 01:56
You’re kidding – right?
December 19, 2019 at 08:46
February
December 19, 2019 at 17:43
Did you bother to read the VB????
December 19, 2019 at 06:57
Lol , Jon . 100k ?? Maybe , the region will be current by May or June . AF has high CN up to 75xxx , so many others a still worried if their numbers will be current .
December 18, 2019 at 21:45
Hi Brit!!!
My number is AF24****, so I am current. I’ve sent my DS260 early November, and emailed my documents 3 weeks ago. Haven’t heard from KCC if my documents were ok. they sent the automatic reply though.
In case I don’t get the 2NL this month, just in case my documents weren’t processed early.
– Do I need to contact KCC in the beginning of January?
– Is it any good if I contact KCC now, to see if my documents were processed and accepted?
thanks again, and sorry for any inconvenient questions, the anxiety level is rising!!!!
December 18, 2019 at 23:59
No need to contact KCC. Just wait.
January 4, 2020 at 22:25
I didn’t get the 2NL last month but i had an early email that my documents were submitted. Should i contact KCC or wait to see if they send me the 2NL in january.
thanks a lot brit.
January 5, 2020 at 03:35
Was my earlier answer unclear?
January 5, 2020 at 05:23
ok understood. thanks brit
December 18, 2019 at 21:48
Hi thank you for this voluntary work .i appreciate the vb progress is encouraging. I was current last month still waiting for my 2nl .
December 18, 2019 at 22:07
I hope Europe will reach at least on 41k, good jump for this time.
December 18, 2019 at 22:38
Is there any hope for AS13k from nepal?
December 18, 2019 at 23:59
Yes. Wait and see.
December 19, 2019 at 06:53
mero case no. pani 13k nai ho. lets hope
December 19, 2019 at 07:21
Is there a hope for Nepal to become “Current” like last year?
December 19, 2019 at 00:07
Hey brit! Do you think there is a chance for 36xx SA, february bulletin was bad comparing with others month
December 19, 2019 at 17:41
There’s no need to freak out over one month – we have only had 5 VBs out of 12.
December 19, 2019 at 19:01
Hi jarm how are you? Where are you from …we got a whatsapp group, would you like to be added ? My cellphone is 56948994779 only SA
December 19, 2019 at 00:11
Hi Brit
I hope you are doing well and thank you for this work of the titans that you beat every day.
I am selected DV 2020, African region (Democratic Republic of Congo) and my case number is 2020AF18 ***, I sent my documents slightly late, at the beginning of December and KCC replied (Congratulations! Our records indicate that you have submitted all required documentation to the Kentucky …).
Q / When can I expect the second letter?
December 19, 2019 at 04:41
Hi brit
Is there any hope for As14.5k from nepal? when can l expect the second letter?
December 19, 2019 at 18:01
You will need to wait and see, it should be OK, but be patient.
December 19, 2019 at 17:42
January for a March interview.
December 20, 2019 at 05:36
Hi Besoplay,
I am also from DRC, I don’t know if you are leaving currently in DRC or not, but if you don’t mind can we have a small WhatsApp group so we can assist each other.
I see there is quite a lot of Congolese here and some are still struggling with some basic questions.
Am leaving in South Africa.(0825847735)
Hope it okay with you.?
December 21, 2019 at 22:59
No problem.
December 19, 2019 at 03:23
Thank you Mr Simon for this great job you are doing, l followed every instuction and advice you give to those processing their documents along and it made things easier for me.
.
My case was: ???
.
2019AF237xx.
Am now in VA.
.
Thank you so much.
December 19, 2019 at 17:44
Best of luck with your life in the USA!!!
December 19, 2019 at 03:49
I m from Nepal my case is 12000+ will I be able to get through?
December 19, 2019 at 17:44
Probably. Wait and see.
December 19, 2019 at 04:11
Hi Brit,
Many thanks for the time and effort you are taking to help us; just one enquiry, my case number is 2020AF36xx, when shall I expect to be interviewed?
thanks and regards,
December 19, 2019 at 17:59
Assuming you have sent your documents and DS260, probably March or April.
December 19, 2019 at 05:28
Dear Simon,
First of all, my case number will be current soon and I am not worried about that. I am just asking this out of curiosity.
Once you said that when DOS wants to invite a number of people for interviews it pre-allocates them that number of visas and when they cannot get their visas at the consulate or they have to undergo Administrative Processing (AP) the visas are returned and more people are invited for the interviews next time. Now that most Iranians aren’t able to get their visas or they have to undergo long APs and on the other side Nepal has been getting the most number of diversity visas among all countries so far, why is cut-off number for Iran is still lower than that of Nepal?
It seems that what matters is only density of case numbers for limiting countries and not how many visas have already been issued for people from that country. Is this right?
December 19, 2019 at 18:04
Not 100%. Iran is probably being held back for other reasons. We can’t be certain – so I won’t speculate why.
December 19, 2019 at 05:31
I can exipect my 2nl in next 2 month? My cn is as14###.from neoal
December 19, 2019 at 18:05
No – you will wait longer. Be patient.
December 19, 2019 at 05:55
Hi Brit What do you think about that CN around 33K. İs there still a chance to get current?
December 19, 2019 at 05:56
ı mean EU 33K
December 19, 2019 at 18:06
That is a good number. Just be patient.
December 29, 2019 at 12:02
Thank you for your good comments
December 19, 2019 at 18:05
The number without the region is meaningless.
December 19, 2019 at 06:46
Dear Brit sir,
I loose my hope with current VB. the progress pace is very low. Any prediction for CN 2020AS11*** (Nepal)
Sir seeking your support based on your prediction.
December 19, 2019 at 18:07
Don’t be ridiculous. Only FIVE months have gone and you already lost your hope????
December 19, 2019 at 07:11
Lol , Jon .Maybe , the region will be current by May or June . Nepal has high CN up to 11000 so many others a still worried if their numbers will be current .
December 19, 2019 at 11:31
Hi Brit,
Many thanks for your kind support on this page.
My case# is 2020AF36xx; I haven’t heard from KCC after I submitted the documents on November 6, 2019. shall I contact them to check if they are okay with the documents? could you also kindly indicate possible month of my interview?
Thanks a lot and regards,
December 19, 2019 at 20:22
Is your case 3600 range or 36000 range?
December 20, 2019 at 14:02
Hi Brit,
Sorry for not appropriately indicating the range…it is 36000.
thanks and regards,
December 20, 2019 at 17:42
Right, so you are not current yet and won’t be for a while another month, perhaps two. So – no need to be impatient.
December 20, 2019 at 19:44
Thank you very much for your prompt reply.
December 20, 2019 at 03:13
Hello Sara , which country you are applying from ?
December 19, 2019 at 12:17
Hey Brit, I am trying to sign and submit my DS-260 But it’s failing. Even after downloading, reading and marking about the FGM/C.
What is the problem?
2. What should I do? I am current now.
December 19, 2019 at 20:24
How can I possibly help when you tell me nothing about why it’s failing, what happens and so on.
December 20, 2019 at 05:48
Hi Lubanga,
Which country are you from?
If DRC, please let me know.
December 19, 2019 at 13:48
Hello Brit
I was so nervous last time
Do you think 14k for Europe is good for February for a big numbers ?
Do 36k Europe have a chance still ?
Thank you for reply
So much
December 19, 2019 at 20:26
I will post about progress in the next few days.
December 19, 2019 at 23:20
Means is not possible????:(
December 20, 2019 at 00:05
Oh man. I didn’t say anything like that.
December 19, 2019 at 14:31
brit sir , does sponsor need to have greencard or citizenship for time period of three or more year for sponsoring someone ???
December 19, 2019 at 20:28
No
December 19, 2019 at 15:01
Hello sir,
I sent my documents since October 22, 2019,after receive the email from KCC and i got auto reply that my documents are received and are on process, ,but i was not current by that time.
Now my number is current “2020AF23xxx” and i decided to check them to see the progress of my document and if they are well, ,but KCC replied that they did not trace any document sent from my case number, and they asked me to send again ,and have already did that.
Now my question is ,will i still receive 2NL this month, because my number is already current, or it will take time, till another VB?
December 19, 2019 at 21:00
If KCC did not have your documents before the beginning of December then you will not get a 2NL in December. January 2NLs are for March interviews.
December 20, 2019 at 05:55
Hi Mpinga,
From which country are you from??
December 21, 2019 at 13:03
Tanzania
December 19, 2019 at 16:23
Hi sir
Sir when this cn will be interviewed
2020AS26765 ?
Thank you
December 19, 2019 at 17:06
Bakhtiar can u tell which country u applying from ?
December 20, 2019 at 16:36
Hello Brit …
Just a simple prediction pls ..
What percentage % do you give to my chances for having an interview with the case number 2020EU36000 ???
Greetigs from Albania !
December 20, 2019 at 19:28
LOL – “Just a simple prediction”.
Yeah, sure.
https://britsimonsays.com/visa-bulletin-update-as-of-december-2019/
December 19, 2019 at 18:23
hello brith kcc email my that my document is complete but they didnt email me my case number was current dv2020AF21***
December 19, 2019 at 18:31
please tell me why they didnt email me??? thanks
December 20, 2019 at 00:06
What are you talking about?
December 19, 2019 at 19:56
Hi Mr. Britsimon. Is still risk for very high number from Egypt? CN 2020af69k
December 19, 2019 at 20:14
Hi Brit, I hope to you are doing very well. My cn AS14XXX I sent documents 12 November, when and which month I will interview and receive 2nl please please
December 20, 2019 at 04:48
Hi Mina,
Where are you from?
December 20, 2019 at 16:21
Are you from nepal
December 19, 2019 at 21:32
Hi Brit!! What do you think about EU40XXX ?
December 19, 2019 at 22:37
My case number is EU55k? How many chances do I have?
I’ve also send my supporting documents 7 weeks ago
December 20, 2019 at 00:42
Hey Dear Simon if my current number will be at feb as100** will I get an invite letter until the end of this month?
I’m asking because I want to book a flight to my country to make the medical exams and all final preparations.
Kind regards
December 20, 2019 at 00:45
It’s me again forgot to mention that all paper work was delivered to kcc and I had an reply message from them that all is good and the next letter will be for the interview date.
Again thanks.
And kind regards
December 20, 2019 at 17:05
https://youtu.be/ak8s21atI6I
December 20, 2019 at 20:20
Hi again I’m not in panic , just want to arrange my time 🙂
Usually if I’m cornet on feb as100** Do I suppose to get invitation from kcc to the interview? ( because I need to do the medical exams at least 3 weeks earlier the interview)
Again I’m not in panic just wondering if I will get an invitation for February interview at this month.
Many thanks
E
December 20, 2019 at 20:27
There is plenty of time to arrange the medical once you have your 2NL.
https://britsimonsays.com/2nls-starting-to-be-sent-for-february-2020-interviews/
December 20, 2019 at 00:44
Hello Simon. Kcc sent me message about my case include, documents received and processing. case no: AF22. When do you expect 2NL for this case number?
December 20, 2019 at 17:18
https://britsimonsays.com/visa-bulletin-update-as-of-december-2019/
December 20, 2019 at 02:32
Hi Mr Brit,
My number is high enough, around 30000 ASia region. I was asked for documents by KCC and have sent them already. Do u see any chance for my number to be current? if so, is it a good time to go and do my medical exam? or have to wait for a few more months.
Thank you for your help
December 20, 2019 at 02:35
Also, i live in US.
December 20, 2019 at 17:20
Hmmm. So are you processing in the USA or at your home country?
December 21, 2019 at 06:02
Yes, i live in the US and want to do AOS in here.
December 20, 2019 at 17:20
It is FAR too early to do the medical! You book that when you get your 2NL – which will be MONTHS from now.
December 21, 2019 at 06:19
Also, I received an email from KCC with the title of “2020ASXXX Diversity Visa Adjustment Letter letter” which had two attachments, one about informing that I plan to apply for AOS with USCIS, and the other one information about how to pay DOS fee along with the form to send them with money. is it the 2nl? or it would be a different email. thanks
December 21, 2019 at 17:22
OK – well your case processing has nothing to do with KCC now. It is up to you to submit your I-485 package when you get current. Your number will be one of the last to go current – so you need to be ready to rush your process which means understanding better than you do right now. Go to the link below and LEARN.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
December 21, 2019 at 21:59
Thank you for your response. Appreciate your guidance.
December 20, 2019 at 05:24
Hi Brit, I hope to you are doing very well. My cn AS 10000 Nepal I sent documents Dec 15 when and which month I will interview and receive 2nl please please
December 20, 2019 at 17:32
Your number is not current yet. Once it is, you will be scheduled.
December 20, 2019 at 07:37
Can I bring current passport for medical examination?? But later I want to renew my passport. Can I bring that new passport for Interview?
December 20, 2019 at 17:33
Yes – take old and new passports to interview.
December 20, 2019 at 09:25
I thank God that I won my visa last week ,The interview was very easy ,I think they just wanted to check my documents together with me and check if I am aware with the contents of my documents
please expect pending if you got married after DV result published as it happened to me they asked me more proof of relationship
thank you BRIT for your help and all the best to all who have interview soon .Brit do you think they may ask something after receiving my Visa?
December 20, 2019 at 17:34
Are you on AP? If so, I can’t predict how long that will take.
December 20, 2019 at 11:54
Hi ! my cn is AF67*** . when do i expect to be called for the interview
December 20, 2019 at 17:34
Late summer 2020.
December 20, 2019 at 15:05
Hi sir
Sir when this cn will be interviewed
2020AS26765 ?
Thank you
I m waiting for your reply.
December 20, 2019 at 16:33
Maybe July, or Aug
December 20, 2019 at 16:14
Hi Brit, thanks again for all you do for these people, including us. I just wanted to notify that 2NLs have been started to be sent for February interviews. We have also received it today, we hope for a successful interview. God help.
December 20, 2019 at 17:23
Hi lonard which region r u from and case number kindly
December 20, 2019 at 19:27
Excellent – thank you!
December 20, 2019 at 18:38
Hi Brit,
Can you do a video covering all the aspects related to document submission process and explaining the document confirmation email receiving statistics.
Thanks in advance.
December 20, 2019 at 19:37
Take a look at these. You can always check the FAQ and archive for recent articles.
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
https://britsimonsays.com/document-email-being-sent-to-everyone/
December 20, 2019 at 19:45
2020AS86**
it’s been only two days since I became current, I recieved my 2NL.
December 21, 2019 at 13:16
Hello Brit!
My CN is 2020EU20***. I guess I will be current in May or June. The thing is that the police report that I send in October is valid for 6 months and it will be expired in May. Do you think this will be a problem ?
December 21, 2019 at 21:53
You will probably be current for a March interview, perhaps April. Renew your police cert if you are concerned.
December 21, 2019 at 20:12
Hi Brit
My cn is AF70XXX, what is the expected time for my interview?
December 22, 2019 at 05:03
Months from now.